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Old 04-12-2014, 10:42 PM   #61
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For me it will Have to be a 2016 Falcon, probably the last new car that I want to own.

I learnt to drive in a new XK, I have an XM, I drove an XE the equivalent of to the Moon and back, cruised around in a ZL Fairlane for a while, and have owned a Territory for the last 7 years.

I am not interested in highly stressed direct injected turbo 4 ecoboxes overstuffed with tech, CV or duel-clutch gearboxes, engines that restart themselves every time you stop in traffic, just more things to go wrong. Just want a simple honest car that is good to drive that I can repair and service myself.

I started driving in a Falcon, 25 cars, not all Fords, and 50 years later I want a Falcon to be the last car I own.
I like the way you think OlBucko, there is something to be said for cars with a bit less complexity, and cars that you don`t need to send to nasa for diagnosis and repair(another reason im not a fwd fan),

had my au for 10 years, and dont regret a minute of it, thinking about doing an engine freshen up even though it still runs well, except for a bit of a rear main leak(tiny just discovered today) and using a bit of oil, but i dont think anyone would begrudge that after 13 years of age.
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Old 05-12-2014, 12:22 AM   #62
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What motor is in that audi wagon?
If its a v8 ill take 2,if its not ill just have the one thanks.
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Old 05-12-2014, 08:54 AM   #63
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Just purchased a car i've wanted for a while, a fully optioned AU xr6 vct series one & i'm stoked!! Its a bit rough atm (got it for a great price) but with some tlc she'll come up real good, only problem is i've got to wait till next Monday to pick it up, doh!

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Old 07-12-2014, 03:46 AM   #64
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BF GT, had it for five now, and enjoy driving it today as much as I did five years ago.

Having said all that, I would love to own a gt-f, a gt rspec, or an fgx xr8. So any of the above.


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Old 07-12-2014, 11:27 AM   #65
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BF GT, had it for five now, and enjoy driving it today as much as I did five years ago.

Having said all that, I would love to own a gt-f, a gt rspec, or an fgx xr8. So any of the above.


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Make that 7 years in the BF GT, I can't believe its been that long. goes to show ten years is not a stretch for a car like that. Taking it out for a wash today, with the kids in tow, and looking forward to the drive as I type. Sad but true.
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Old 07-12-2014, 11:38 AM   #66
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Have 4 kids that I have to carry on occasion, reasonably short commute, like driving....FGX XR8 manual that I have on order, Silhouette not that smart though.....




Wife of 15 years still looks great. If I found the cash (lotto or kids all got scholarships to their expensive schools or get a government that doesn't tax people who work hard to death), any silver Aston Martin Vantage manual (4.3, 4.7 V8s or 5.9 V12, prefer the latter 2) and bring myself to use her Tarago to carry the kids.




Would still have committed to the XR8 though...
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Old 07-12-2014, 01:40 PM   #67
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I'm a little surprised noones mentioned the caddy cts vsport. Twin turbo v6,AwD 4.4secs to 100.
But I'm proud that noones mentioned any hsvs yet......
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Old 13-12-2014, 05:42 PM   #68
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Ill take a 2013 Shelby Raptor please, with the upgraded rims, tires, suspension, control arms and skid plates
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Old 13-12-2014, 09:10 PM   #69
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banged up white AU ute with stock rims and a 400hp turbo 6

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Just purchased a car i've wanted for a while, a fully optioned AU xr6 vct series one & i'm stoked!! Its a bit rough atm (got it for a great price) but with some tlc she'll come up real good, only problem is i've got to wait till next Monday to pick it up, doh!

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The one with the full body kit, and biplane rear spoiler? Please say in Galaxy... Awesome
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Really like the Audi S4/RS4 wagons like the piccies posted, but would I want to live with the electrics/mechanics of those for 10 years? Loads of fun though:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KfMY96v_Gc

"You just mash the pedal and hope the smell of wet dog will go away"



Otherwise, what's simple and will keep its charms (power, ride, feel) for 10 years? A Cruiser maybe. FGX XR8. One of the last of the Aussie utes, the last coupe utility, VF SV6 or SS. FGX ute with a column shift, that's the end of an era right there.
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ill be happy with a bf gt in blue with all the mods
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ill be happy with a bf gt in blue with all the mods
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Old 14-12-2014, 01:31 AM   #74
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HSV GTS or Mustang
Ferrari 458.
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Old 14-12-2014, 01:50 AM   #75
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Pfffft I'll take the 2.5 ton umbrella holder


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I'll be happy with this...
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The one with the full body kit, and biplane rear spoiler? Please say in Galaxy... Awesome
Yep that one! No, not in Galaxy though, (my AU s1 Futura is though) its dynamic white (code h). AU XR6's look wicked in Galaxy, i'm a fan of the colour!

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Old 14-12-2014, 10:55 AM   #78
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As posted before, first preference would be an Audi C7 RS6 if not then a Tesla Model S.
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Old 14-12-2014, 11:48 AM   #79
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Range Rover sport 5.0V8 SC (new model)
would be 2015 mustang if I had no kids
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would be 2015 mustang if I had no kids
Yeh, because a Mustang doesn't have back seats......

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I would love a BA GT, or a Pursuit ute in manual with exhaust/intake mods thanks!
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To hell with practicality
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I have to say I like Brads idea a lot... ;) I love a good Eleanor
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Excuse me Sir , but may i please have a easier question ?
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For me. Moffats 1969 Trans Am Mustang or Pete Geoghegans Super Falcon. Or may be even a Phase 4.
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Yep that one! No, not in Galaxy though, (my AU s1 Futura is though) its dynamic white (code h). AU XR6's look wicked in Galaxy, i'm a fan of the colour!

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Nice work! Any look great with the body kit, the trick these days is finding the right one.

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911 Porsche...not a turbo, not a top of the line stuffed-full-of-technology one, just a basic one. Bright yellow if it's available.
Just a manual base model 911 Carrera. I'd be happy.
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That Pantera looks awesome!

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